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Stephanie Molina

Stephanie Molina

LMFT

California

Compassionate support for stress and life transitions

Profile summary

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California · 54060
NPI
1871740845
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Workplace issues

About Stephanie

Stephanie Molina is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California with 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors while supporting stronger self-esteem and clearer life direction. Stephanie aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.

Stephanie uses straightforward conversations to understand what matters to each person. Sessions focus on practical skills for daily life - coping tools for anxiety, strategies to rebuild confidence, and ways to handle relationship strain. She encourages honest talk about feelings and decisions so progress is steady and realistic.

Her background includes long-term work with adults facing life transitions and mood challenges. That experience informs a paced approach that balances problem-solving with emotional reflection. Clients leave with techniques they can try between sessions and a clearer plan for next steps.

Stephanie pays attention to how attachment and past losses shape current patterns. She helps people see those patterns and choose new ways of relating to themselves and others. Communication skills and boundary work are common focus areas when relationships feel stuck.

Workplace concerns and women’s issues are among the areas she addresses, helping people reconnect with purpose and manage career stress. Throughout, Stephanie keeps the conversation practical and centered on what a person wants to change.

Her approach is collaborative: she partners with each person to set goals and measure progress. If you’re exploring therapy for stress, relationships, or mood concerns, she invites you to take the next step and see what feels possible.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Stephanie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on emotion and behavior change. One common approach she uses helps people recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, giving concrete coping tools for anxiety and low mood. Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment and past losses to explain why relationships can feel difficult and to develop new ways of connecting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That choice is revisited over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between appointments. It often helps people check in more regularly, use brief sessions when time is tight, or continue care during life transitions without lengthy commutes. Confirm current session options before booking to see which formats she currently offers and which best match your routine and needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stephanie help with?

She helps people address stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and self-esteem struggles. Relationship issues, workplace problems, and life transitions are also common topics.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are direct and practical, focusing on skills you can use day to day. She combines emotion-focused conversation with concrete strategies for coping and change.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 18 years of professional experience working with adults on mood and life challenges. That background shapes a steady, experience-informed approach.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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